2021. 12. 24
PANGYO, South Korea (December 24, 2021) – NCSOFT, a global premier game developer and publisher, today unveiled the ‘TJ’s Letter’ video and announced its multi-platform MMORPG, 'Lineage W', will collaborate with a series of well-known global IPs for more extensive game experience.
The first IP for Lineage W to collaborate with is ‘Berserk’. The original series of Berserk, written by Kentarou Miura, depicts the epic life story of its main character named Guts living in a dark fantasy world with swords, sorcery, and monsters. Berserk – originated in Japan – has received significant international recognition, issuing over 50 million copies worldwide.
Lineage W will introduce collaborative content with the animated adaptations of the Berserk IP: the film series, ‘Berserk: The Golden Age Arc’, and the TV series, ‘Berserk’.
Collaboration with Berserk will be more than a mere adaptation. With the authentic Berserk’s story and features embedded, Lineage W will offer a more immersive game experience as if they are playing a whole new game.
Taek-Jin Kim, Chief Creative Officer of NCSOFT, said, “The goal behind such collaboration is to enable our global players, who have different gaming experiences, to come together and engage themselves in the world of Lineage through the lens of their favorite IPs around the world.” He also added, “Starting with Berserk, we will bring more legendary global IPs to the game.”
Lineage W also presents ‘TJ’s Sweet Coupon’. It will offer in-game benefits that can be obtained in different approaches compared to the previous TJ's Coupons. NCSOFT will uncover more details via the official website.
More information about Lineage W is available on the official website.
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[About Berserk]
‘Berserk’ – written and illustrated by the late Japanese author, Kentarou Miura – began serial publication in 1989 in ‘Monthly Animal House,’ a magazine published by Hakusensha, and continued in its successor magazine, ‘Young Animal’. Based on a profound story, attractive characters, and high-quality drawings, it has been highly recognized worldwide beyond Japan, thereby being translated and issued in a total of 20 countries across the globe.
Berserk is a dark fantasy that depicts the magnificent life of the main character, Guts, set in a world with swords, sorcery, and monsters. It has recorded more than 50 million copies globally, including both printed and digital. The latest issue – Volume 41 – will be released on December 24, 2021.
It was adapted into a TV animation from 1997 to 1998, and a theatrical version was released in 2012 and 2013. Viewers can watch the TV animation that was broadcasted between 2016 and 2017 on the 'Berserk 1st & 2nd Season Blu-ray BOX'. The action game ‘BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk’ by KOEI TECMO GAMES is also available on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®3, and PlayStation®Vita.
• ‘Berserk’ original official website: www.younganimal.com/berserk
• ‘Berserk’ TV animation official website: https://berserk-anime.com/
• ‘Berserk Warriors’ official website: https://www.gamecity.ne.jp/berserk-musou/
©KENTAROU MIURA(STUDIO GAGA) HAKUSENSHA/BERSERK FILM PARTNERS
©KENTAROU MIURA(STUDIO GAGA) HAKUSENSHA/BERSERK PARTNERSHIP